Beer of the Day: Anchor Saison

3.8

   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20

rjplumer (552) - Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA - MAR 16, 2015

Soft clear amber colored body topped with a two finger head. Bread and mild citrus aroma. Mild bitterness. Bold citrus body up front with a mild bread malt in the back of the palate. Lots of carbonation feel though you hardly see many bubbles looking at it. Felt like I perhaps expected more from Anchor. Although I think they did very well here and would be very happy to have again.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2014 by Anchor Brewing

I was waiting for this day to open this one and I wasn't disappointed. Has a subtle nutmeg nose. The off-white about one finger high likes to stick around. At first taste I picked up nutmeg and cinamon but it is not overpowering like some holiday seasonal brews which some can be like liquid candy. Anchor seems to have taken a more tradition approach which I believe is part of their appeal. Meaning they go for quality first. 

This is the 40th Anniversary of Anchor releasing this brew. I had the 2010 but I believe this one even tons that one. If you haven't tried this one yet you should. 

Merry Christmas to all!